In D-Day speech, Hegseth urges Europe to counter ‘invasion’ of migrants
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth on Saturday urged Europe to counter what he termed an “invasion” of its coastline by migration, as he marked the 82nd anniversary of the World War II D-Day landings in northern France. Hegseth also called on European countries to do...
How China is working to turn Saishiteng Mountain into the world’s largest astronomy base
Construction on the Tibetan plateau of some of the Earth’s most powerful optical telescopes is putting China on track to house the world’s biggest astronomy base by the mid-2030s, according to project scientists. Deng Licai, lead scientist for site planning at the...
Errol Musk Praises Organization of SPIEF
South African businessman Errol Musk, the father of US entrepreneur Elon Musk, told Sputnik that he was impressed by the 2026 St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF), saying such a level of organization is uncommon. Read More
Pope Leo urges end to ‘polarising narratives’ on Spain visit
Pope Leo on Saturday urged global leaders to avoid dividing their electorates with “sterile simplifications” to gain popularity and called on them to listen to the world’s cries for peace, in a forceful speech opening a week-long tour of Spain. Leo, who has angered US...
SPIEF 2027 to Be Held at Traditional Time – Organizer
The 2027 St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) will be held at its traditional time, with the exact dates depending on the international calendar of events, Anton Kobyakov, adviser to the Russian president and executive secretary of the SPIEF organizing...
Hong Kong Golf & Tennis Academy patrons threaten legal action over clubhouse changes
Some patrons of an exclusive Hong Kong sports club have escalated action against the Rosewood Hotel Group’s plan to change operations at its clubhouse in Central, but the hospitality firm says it has made some “refinements” to the arrangement. A representative of a...
South Korean protesters demand ‘election re-run’ after ballot shortage
Protesters outside a ballot-counting site in South Korea on Saturday rallied for a second day, demanding a re-run of local elections held earlier this week. Around 10,000 citizens were estimated to have gathered at the SK Olympic Handball Stadium as of 5.30pm local...
Putin’s Recipe for Genuine Sovereignty
Putin’s Recipe for Genuine Sovereignty
Putin’s Recipe for Genuine Sovereignty
World on Verge of Largest Financial Market Bubble Since 19th Century – Rosneft CEO
World on Verge of Largest Financial Market Bubble Since 19th Century – Rosneft CEO
Wan Chai temple and Stanley Mosque set for highest level of heritage protection
Wan Chai temple and Stanley Mosque set for highest level of heritage protection
WHO warns nearly 500 confirmed Ebola cases in Central Africa outbreak
